It is important to ensure that we’re all weighing in consistently for accurate tracking. Here’s how to perform your weigh-ins to get the most reliable results:
Weigh-In Instructions
1. Weigh Yourself First Thing in the Morning:
Your body’s weight can fluctuate throughout the day due to various factors like food intake, hydration, and physical activity. To minimize these variables, weigh yourself first thing in the morning.
2. Use the Bathroom Before Weighing:
Make sure to use the bathroom before you step on the scale. This helps to ensure that your weight reflects your true body weight without any additional factors.
3. Weigh Yourself Before Eating or Drinking:
Avoid eating or drinking anything before your weigh-in. Food and water can add to your weight, so it’s best to weigh yourself on an empty stomach.
4. Wear Minimal or No Clothing:
Clothing can add extra weight and vary from day to day. For the most consistent results, weigh yourself either nude or in the same minimal clothing each time.
5. Use the Same Scale Each Day:
Different scales can give different readings, so it’s important to use the same scale every day for consistency.
6. Stand Still in the Center of the Scale:
Position yourself in the center of the scale with your feet flat. Stand still and wait for the reading to stabilize before recording your weight.
Record Your Weight
Track Your Progress: Write down your weight in the fitness app, or a tracker that you can easily refer. This will help you see your progress day by day.